Best Nursing Schools Near You - Page 3

Discover the best accredited nursing schools and programs near you with our comprehensive rankings. Our ranking methodology prioritizes affordability, accreditation, licensing and certification success rates, and the overall value for students.

Our School Rankings are based on the latest college data from the U.S. Department of Education. Complemented by additional insights from our analysts. Tuitions are estimated. They are subject to change.

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  1. DePaul University

    Chicago, Illinois

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    DePaul University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level Masters, RN to MSN, DNP, DNAP, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60604, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 14,283 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 6,974 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • 68% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 45% Men
    • 55% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 72% White
    • 14% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $95,520 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $41,767 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. Purdue University, Main Campus

    West Lafayette, Indiana

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Purdue University, Main Campus is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, Masters, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Johnson Hall, Room 109 502 N. University Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, US
    • 1-765-494-4004
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 39,637 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 13,041 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 50% Acceptance Rate
    • 78% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 19 Average Age
    • 58% Men
    • 42% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 89% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $35,818 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $17,094 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. California State University, Chico

    Chico, California

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    California State University, Chico is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, and MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 13,057 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,363 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 94% Acceptance Rate
    • 74% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 45% Men
    • 55% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 78% White
    • 17% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $36,975 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $17,010 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Emory University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, CRNA, CNM, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACME, ACEN, and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,275 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 7,687 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 11% Acceptance Rate
    • 92% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 16% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $143,352 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $111,078 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Vanderbilt University

    Nashville, Tennessee

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Vanderbilt University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including MSN, Entry Level Masters, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNM, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACME and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,143 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 6,304 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 6% Acceptance Rate
    • 94% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 19 Average Age
    • 48% Men
    • 52% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $82,644 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Johns Hopkins University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNS, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,617 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 24,273 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 8% Acceptance Rate
    • 95% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 76% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 12% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $114,307 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Utah is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, and BSN to DNP degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • 201 Presidents Circle, ROOM 201, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, US
    • 1-801-581-3414
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 26,041 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,433 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 70% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 52% Men
    • 48% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 9% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $21,690 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $30,563 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. California State University, Long Beach

    Long Beach, California

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    California State University, Long Beach is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, and DNP degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • 1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, California 90840, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 34,131 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 6,035 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 47% Acceptance Rate
    • 83% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 54% White
    • 37% Hispanic
    • 8% Black
    • 13% Asian

    Programs

    • $34,800 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $79,344 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. West Virginia University

    Morgantown, West Virginia

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    West Virginia University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including LPN/LVN, BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, PhD, CRNA, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 17,705 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,585 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • 64% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 48% Men
    • 52% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 92% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $41,626 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $23,187 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to PhD, CNL, DNP, Entry Level BSN, MSN, MSN to PhD, MSN to DNP, NP, Other, PhD, Post Grad Certificate, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 864 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,776 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 94% Acceptance Rate
    • 92% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 28% Men
    • 72% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 74% White
    • 40% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $29,160 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $18,344 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. University of Rochester

    New York, New York

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Rochester is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, MSN to PhD, CNL, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd, New York, New York 14627, US
    • 1-585-275 2375
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 6,488 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,396 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 36% Acceptance Rate
    • 87% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 84% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $59,993 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $65,024 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

    Eau Claire, Wisconsin

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, CNS, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 8,995 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 687 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 76% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 94% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $33,675 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $45,852 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

    Minneapolis, Minnesota

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, CRNA, CNS, CNM, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 308 Harvard Street SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, US
    • 1-612-625-7980
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 30,469 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 15,334 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • 83% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $73,914 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $83,607 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. Thomas Jefferson University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Thomas Jefferson University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, CRNA, CNS, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 3,708 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,584 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • 75% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 26% Men
    • 74% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $65,677 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $48,753 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. California State University, Channel Islands

    Camarillo, California

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    California State University, Channel Islands is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, MSN, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • 1 University Drive, Camarillo, California 93012, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,230 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 398 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • 71% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 34% Men
    • 66% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 69% White
    • 32% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $34,185 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $19,175 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.